Canon PIXMA iP8720 User manual

Installing Your Printer
to Your Network for the First Time
PIXMA iP8720
Windows OS
Wireless Setup Using a USB Cable
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Preparing to Connect My Printer
To My Network
Network Requirements
Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that configuration of the computer and access point or router is
complete, and that the computer is connected to the network.
Wireless Connection
Before connecting the machine to the network, the computer needs to be connected to the network. Make sure that
configuration of the computer and access point or router is complete.
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Preparing to Connect My Printer
To My Network
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Notes on Network Connection
•The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of
the network device vary depending on your system environment. For details,
refer to your device's instruction manual or contact its manufacturer.
•In an office setup, consult your network administrator
•If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures, there
is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party.
•Place the machine and computer on the same network segment.
An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct
connection to the computer over a wireless connection
without using an access point, is not supported.

Software Installation
To use the machine by connecting it to a computer, software including the drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer's hard disk.
Installation time varies depending on the computer environment or the number of application software to be installed.
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IMPORTANT
•Log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators group).
•Quit all running applications before installation.
•Do not switch users during the installation process.
•Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees may apply. Consult the internet service provider.
•It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions and do not remove the
Setup CD-ROM during restarting. The installation resumes once your computer has restarted.
•If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a warning message may appear that Canon software is attempting to access
the network. If such a warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.

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To set up the PIXMA iP8720 to your wireless network, you must first install the software to your computer.
To begin the setup procedure on a Windows computer, insert the Setup CD-ROM into your computer.*
The setup program will start automatically. The setup instructions presented in this document describe the “Wirleless Setup Using the USB
Cable” method, whereby a USB cable is temporarily connected between the printer and computer during setup.
*If you don’t have or cannot use the Setup CD-ROM, follow the steps below to start the setup.
•Go to the IJ Setup site
•Read the Instructions on the Product Setup section, then click Download. Double-click the downloaded file

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Click Next on the initial screen

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On the Connection Method Selection screen (1-1) select Wireless Connection, then select Connect to the network on the Printer Setup
screen (2-1).

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Continue to follow on-screen instructions.
Select Other setup on the Setup Procedure Selection screen (3-1).

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Click Wireless Setup Using the USB Cable

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Continue following on-screen instructions. On the Software Installation List, select *software to install and click Next.
*MP Drivers is required and cannot be deselected. We recommend installing My Image Garden and Quick Menu to take full
advantage of the printer’s features.
If the Install .NET Framework screen
appears, Click Yes

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Continue following on-screen instructions.
When the Check Printer Settings dialog box appears, check the Set up the network connection via USB checkbox and click Next.

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Connect a USB cable between the computer and printer. When the printer has been detected, the window shown below closes
automatically.

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Connect a USB cable between the computer and printer. When the printer has been detected, the window shown below closes
automatically.

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If the Detected Access Points List* appears, select the one you wish to connect to, enter the network key and click connect.
*This screen normally appears if you have multiple access points or multiple access points exist in your immediate area. For details
on how to check the Access Point name/network name (SSID) and network key, refer to the manual supplied with your access
point or contact its manufacturer.

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If the Confirm Connection Access Point* screen appears, verify the information then click Yes
*This screen normally appears when you have only one access point

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Continue following on-screen instructions.
When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click Complete.
At this point, setup of the printer and network is complete. Continue to follow any remaining on-screen instructions to finish and exit
the setup program.